![]() Apple has worked with Corning to create a structure that it says isn't actually glass, but rather a 'nano-crystalline' structure that has four times the strength of the iPhone 11's screen, so it should be harder to break your new iPhone.Īnd while the rear of the iPhone 12 Pro is still the same glass as used in 2019, the new edge design will apparently make it twice as resilient as its predecessor in the event of a drop. It's also unconfirmed whether the flatter design allows for better 5G signal strength - given that Apple wants the new iPhone range to become synonymous with the new speedy connection standard, it'll have been keen to implement anything that helps in that area.Īnother new addition is the Ceramic Shield on the front, which replaces the glass from the iPhone 11. That's actually rather key, because otherwise the iPhone 12 Pro looks similar in size to 2019's Pro, and many buyers will want something that screams 'Hey, look at me! New iPhone!', so aping the design of the new iPad Pro range is a smart move. It's hard to tell whether this is something that's primarily functional – more on this below – or just a change to the design language, to emphasize that this is a new iPhone, and an upgrade over the previous model. Like all the handsets in the iPhone 12 range, it has flat sides with sharp, 90-degree edges. The iPhone 12 Pro design is different from 2019’s iPhone 11 Pro. No charging block or EarPods in the box.Instead, you'll have to look for a price drop at third-party stores with retailers likely keen to shift ageing stock, despite its prowess. However, it's no longer available directly from Apple. The iPhone 12 Pro price starts at $999 / £999 / AU$1,699 for the 128GB model – that's an improved minimum storage offering over both the iPhone 11 Pro and the base model of the new iPhone 12 – with the price rising to $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,869 for 256GB, and $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$2,219 for 512GB. The iPhone 12 Pro release date was October 23, 2020, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max followed later in November, but of course they're both readily and widely available now. While we originally expected to see the phones at the September Apple Event, in line with the typical iPhone launch window, the handsets were unveiled a month later, likely owing to the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on manufacturing and supply schedules. The iPhone 12 Pro (opens in new tab) was announced alongside the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max on October 13, 2020. iPhone 12 Pro review: price and release date It remains one of the best iPhones, but if you just want the best phone from any brand then consider the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. But the iPhone 12 Pro largely holds up well against them - despite these phones being newer than Apple's. Of course, if you're not married to Apple there are also Android alternatives to consider, such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 and OnePlus 9 ranges, which also offer compelling flagship experiences. ![]() If those things aren't important to you, the iPhone 12 is probably a better buy but, if you want those things and more, you might want to spend extra and opt for the iPhone 12 Pro Max instead. ![]() The camera experience is the main thing that stands out, and the extra hardware in the form of the 2x zoom and the LiDAR feel like good reasons to spend a bit more. We've been struggling to see what in particular is great about the new iPhone 12 Pro, especially compared to the iPhone 12. That said, if you're upgrading from a iPhone from several generations earlier, you'll still see an improvement in battery life. It feels like a tradeoff for the addition of 5G, so you'll need to decide whether that's a compromise you want to make. It's fine if you're not moving around too much, but if you're on the go and using the phone moderately, you'll see the charge meter dropping a little faster than you'd like. In our iPhone 12 Pro review we found that battery life could be better – it's distinctly average in the 2020 smartphone environment. Night mode is absolutely stunning too, if not a little slow to process your snaps. The vibrancy of the movies we shot, and the clarity and smart processing of the snaps, made us eager to share them with friends, and encouraged us to experiment more with the camera. The key thing you'd buy the Pro for is its cameras, and both the photos and videos they capture are superb. Currently you're limited to a fast wireless charger, cases that tell the phone what color they are, and a clip-on credit card holder, but we're excited about the potential for this technology – and, as with 5G, as more MagSafe items are made, so will the utility of the 12 Pro improve. This lets you connect a variety of accessories to your iPhone, and it'll intelligently know what those are. The same can be said about the new MagSafe ring inside the rear of the phone.
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